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CIRRUS PERCEPTION
The PERCEPTION is tentatively scheduled to achieve FAA certification in Q2 2015. Limited
initial production positions are available now. If you have specific needs, questions, or would
like more information please contact the Cirrus Special Mission experts directly to discuss
your requirements. Bottom line: The new Cirrus Perception is pound-for-pound the most
affordable, capable, high performance special mission platform on the market. The
PERCEPTION is a “Total Solution” and offers superior capability at a price point that
special mission and law enforcement customers can afford.
CIRRUS SR22 AIRCRAFT
Takeoff
ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
Takeoff Over 50 ft Obstacle
Climb Rate
Max Operating Altitude
313 m
1,594 ft
486 m
1,400 ft/min
7.1 m/min
17,500 ft
5,334 m
Stall Speed with Flaps
60 KCAS
60 KCAS
Max Cruise Speed
185 KTAS
185 KTAS
Landing Groundroll
1141 ft
348 m
Continental
Manufacturer
CIRRUS SR22 ANNUAL COST PER FLIGHT HOUR
$400
$350
$300
$250
IO-550-N
Model
310
Horsepower
CIRRUS PERCEPTION
$200
38 ft 4 in
11.68 m
Length
26 ft
7.92 m
Height
8 ft 11 in
2.7 m
Cabin Width
49 in
124 cm
Cabin Height
50 in
127 cm
US STANDARD
METRIC
Wingspan
DIMENSIONS
1,028 ft
$150
$100
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
HOURS FLOWN ANNUALLY
CONTACT US TODAY
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jon Dauplaise
Vice President Fleet and Special Mission Sales
jdauplaise@cirrusaircraft.com
218.788.3827
George Perry
Director of Fleet, Government, and Special Mission Sales
gperry@cirrusaircraft.com
240.586.0574
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SPECI AL MI SSI ON AI RCRAFT
CIRRUS PERCEPTION
AERIAL SURVEYS
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
AIR SAMPLING
ALL-WEATHER TRANSPORT
DISASTER SUPPORT
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT & STUDIES
VIP OR PRISONER TRANSPORT
DRUG INTERDICTION
MOORE’S LAW
GEOTHERMIC SURVEYS
Moore’s law states that advances in technology happen at an exponential rate.
These same principles apply to airborne sensors. With an array of missions,
sensor systems are becoming ever more capable while at the same time are
lighter, more compact, and more affordable than ever. Special mission customers
no longer need a large multi-million dollar turbine-powered platform to carry
heavy, antiquated technology. With modern, lightweight sensor payloads, Cirrus
recognized that the SR22 and SR22T are the ideal platforms to integrate with
modern systems to create a special mission aircraft that has no rival in terms of
cost, systems integration, mission adaptability and flexibility.
COMPANION TRAINER
PIPELINE PATROL
CAPABILITY THROUGH SAFETY
FLEXIBILITY + VERSATILITY
With the introduction of the “PERCEPTION” Special Mission Platform, Cirrus is
preparing to provide our customers with the most technologically advanced special
mission aircraft in its class. In addition to an array of special mission capabilities,
the CIRRUS PERCEPTION will continue to offer all the other benefits available
in the SR22 and SR22T. These include: the Cirrus Airframe Parachute SystemTM
(CAPSTM), Cirrus PerspectiveTM by Garmin® avionics suite, air conditioning, 210+
knot cruise speeds, Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) capability, and a useful load in
excess of 1300 pounds, along with the widest most comfortable cabin in its class.
SAFETY HAS BEEN IN THE FORETHOUGHT OF EVERYTHING WE’VE EVER DONE
AT CIRRUS. AS THE “PLANE WITH THE PARACHUTE,” WE’RE FAMOUS FOR IT.
The NASA airfoil used on all Cirrus aircraft was designed
specifically to prevent the base-to-final stall/spin accident. This
wing design also allows Cirrus aircraft to meet the stringent
FAA Part 23 certification standards. Additional benefits from
this design are superior stability and safety during maneuvering
flight, especially low-level ground reference maneuvers.
Cirrus is unique in general aviation for offering technology such
as digital “smart” servos in the autopilot, ESP, hypoxia check,
automatic descent mode and autopilot with underspeed
protection and stall prevention. With our Cirrus Perspective
by Garmin avionics suite we go further with multi-layered
prevention incorporating both passive features that are nearly
transparent during the flight and active features that reduce
pilot workload.
Icing Forecast
Icing Potential
System Monitoring
Cirrus Airframe
Parachute SystemTM
LAW ENFORCEMENT MISSIONS
CIRRUS PERCEPTION
HYDROCARBON LEAK DETECTION
SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR)
MISSION SOLUTIONS
AERIAL MAPPING & SURVEYS
The Cirrus PERCEPTION starts with the most sophisticated
single engine aircraft in the world and provides customers a
platform to integrate flexible and affordable sensor options. The
PERCEPTION provides special mission customers with the
ability to specifically tailor their new SR22 or SR22T aircraft
and incorporate the equipment they need to accomplish the
mission. A PERCEPTION equipped Generation 5 Cirrus SR22
or SR22T is a force multiplier. It is a multi-mission aircraft that
provides affordable solutions for an array of missions. The
sensor mounting system is removable, reconfigurable, and can
carry an array of different vendor provided sensors. In today’s
challenging budget environment, the Cirrus Special Mission
Platform allows one plane to service multiple missions.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
BROADCAST TELEVISION
DRUG INTERDICTION
BORDER SECURITY
PIPELINE PATROL
DOT TRANSPORT
CUSTOMIZED USER STATIONS
SENSOR AND MISSION FLEXIBILITY
To meet customer mission requirements, Cirrus has partnered
with recognized experts in the special mission industry. Working
closely with our partners, the PERCEPTION will offer an array of
sensor and user station options. These include the Cloud Cap
Technology TASE 400/500 line of EO/IR sensors from UTC
Aerospace and the FLIR Systems Star SAFIRE 380 HDC EO/
IR system. Additionally, Cirrus has partnered with one of the
industry’s premiere sensor integrators, Integrated Surveillance
and Defense Inc. (ISD). With ISD and other preferred sensor
integrators, our customers will enjoy the best integration services
available and will be able to chose from a wide selection of user
stations and mission specific equipment options.
WILDLIFE PATROL
FIRE FIGHTING
SOPHISTICATED AVIONICS SUITE
CIRRUS PERSPECTIVETM BY GARMIN®
STANDARD DEFINITION IMAGES INTEGRATED DIRECTLY INTO THE AVIONICS.
HIGH DEFINITION DISPLAYS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
MISSION SOLUTIONS
CIRRUS PERCEPTION
HIGH PERFORMANCE - LOW COST
Pound for pound the SR22 is the most
affordable, capable, high performance
Special Mission Platform in its class. The
PERCEPTION is a “Total Solution” and
offers superior capability at a price point
that special mission and law enforcement
customers can afford.
ONE PLANE – MULTIPLE MISSIONS
The PERCEPTION starts with the Cirrus
SR22 or SR22T equipped with the Cirrus
Perspective by Garmin avionics suite.
With the addition of Cirrus’ proprietary
Sensor Mounting System (SMS), a
Cirrus aircraft becomes a PERCEPTION.
The PERCEPTION can incorporate a
wide array of sensor types. The system
is modular, removable, transferable and
reconfigurable. The special mission
aircraft is designed to provide solutions
for multiple different missions. The Cirrus
PERCEPTION will be FAA certified and the
certification for the SMS will be included
under the aircraft’s type certificate. If the
system is within prescribed weight and
frontal area specifications, it can bolt right
on. Additionally, sensors can removed and
flown in a standard configuration.
PRODUCTION POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW
The PERCEPTION is tentatively scheduled to achieve FAA certification in Q2 2015.
Limited initial production positions are available now. If you have specific questions about
the Cirrus PERCEPTION, please contact special mission sales to discuss your needs.